UROC Pomona expo

[Jeff Knoll]

Is there anymore info on this anywhere? Is going to happen? Seems interesting to me that we are 2 weeks away from the expo and there is not tons of info plastered everywhere? Invite only or can hacks sign up?

Sorry if I'm blind and missed something.

Hope its not a bust.

from the UROC site

Location: Off-Road Expo
Place: Pomona, CA
Date: Oct 7, 2006 - Oct 8, 2006
EVENT INFORMATION:





Hotel Information:

No block reserved; however, UROC staff staying at Shilo Inn, Diamond Bar, 3200 West Temple Ave, Pomona, CA 91768 909-598-0073

[RedBullJeep]

I asked on their website forums as have a number of people. It's now 11 days away and they haven't given jack shit for info. 11 days and not even a press release saying yes or no about the event happening. Par for the course I guess.

[Jeff Knoll]

Originally Posted by RedBullJeep

I asked on their website forums as have a number of people. It's now 11 days away and they haven't given jack shit for info. 11 days and not even a press release saying yes or no about the event happening. Par for the course I guess.

Disapointing....Sounds like a bust!
Well at least I'm not blind. Yet:

[Beat95YJ]

Originally Posted by RedBullJeep

I asked on their website forums as have a number of people. It's now 11 days away and they haven't given jack shit for info. 11 days and not even a press release saying yes or no about the event happening. Par for the course I guess.

One of my coworkers moonlights for the expo. I'll see if he knows anything.

[RedBullJeep]

Originally Posted by Beat95YJ

One of my coworkers moonlights for the expo. I'll see if he knows anything.

Keep in mind, it a UROC event located at EXPO...it's UROC that should know as it is their event. If your friend knows and the competitors do not, it would really show the workings are bassackwards.

Thanks for asking though...I placed a call to Dirt Sports to see if they knew anything. They seem to be tied into it somehow (rumor says so ayway) so if they get back to me, I'll post up.

[Beat95YJ]

Advanstar owns the Off Road Expo and they own Dirtsports.

[powdr7]

Originally Posted by Jeff Knoll

Disapointing....Sounds like a bust!
Well at least I'm not blind. Yet:

You going to be there? I'll be hanging out down there next weekend.

[Big Rich]

Originally Posted by powdr7

You going to be there? I'll be hanging out down there next weekend.

I'll be there, how about hangin with Big, Lil' and Hammer?

[powdr7]

Originally Posted by Big Rich

I'll be there, how about hangin with Big, Lil' and Hammer?

Hell yeah, let's grab a beer or 3.

[100%Cottin]

I'm pretty sure its on, we paid and signed the entry form. I can email you one if you cant get a hold of any one. you can call charlett at 801-932-0322. I was told that it was just an exhibition but with a small pay out, with limited entry's. we also have the rules and format, sounds like a blast.

[RedBullJeep]

Yes, heard tonite it is very limited entry and exhibition only...that of course came from Off Road Expo after nobody from UROC could answer questions for anyone, even on their own website. Nice pre-event planning as usual. They really think this is how to do business?

I left a message with Charloette early today and I'm sure she's busy as she still hasn't had time to get back.

Regardless, we'll be there to cheer you on Cottin...I guess we're just not going to partake. No biggie as we're putting the rigs in sonsor booths and they're stoked.

[100%Cottin]

we will be in the maxxis booth, so we thought since we are there we might as well race. can't wait to see you guys, we are bringing boys, we hope you guys have yours ??

[Jeff Knoll]

Originally Posted by powdr7

You going to be there? I'll be hanging out down there next weekend.

Not sure what day. I'm gonna leave the rig home as last year johnny law wanted to arrest me after the Sat show. Good times Sat night thanks to some gear oil and a folding table but thats another story.

Sunday morning Jeepspeed meeting so I'm guessing Sunday. Likely strip the rig Sat and start prepping for BK1 ( can't friggin wait)

Too bad UROC dropped the ball I was thinking Rock racing at Pomona would be a blast and damn good for the sport as So Ca. has a ton of potential.
They shoulda let The Kliens or Weavers run the show!

I'm still smiling thinking about the table and gear oil. Damn that was some funnay!


Off to lucurne!

[surveyboy]

oh what ever could you be talking about jeff???

[RedNeckRea]

Originally Posted by surveyboy

oh what ever could you be talking about jeff???

damn survey...whoever that is is either crazy, drunk, or dumb.




well maybe all three.

[surveyboy]

Originally Posted by RedNeckRea

damn survey...whoever that is is either crazy, drunk, or dumb.




well maybe all three.

maybe????

[Jeff Knoll]

Originally Posted by surveyboy

oh what ever could you be talking about jeff???

Still laughing. Pack of crows scattered when the guard showed up.. They ran that way officer------> into the trees!

[JeepRecoveryTeam]

Originally Posted by Jeff Knoll

Still laughing. Pack of crows scattered when the guard showed up.. They ran that way officer------> into the trees!

All except Bailey

[surveyboy]

lol

[Jeff Knoll]

I'm thinking they have a lot of work to do and a short time to do it.
I had my Dad drop by the Fairplex yesterday and see if he could see a course.

The Rocks we used last year are still piled up by the back lot. The LA county fair was held up untill this week so I guess getting in would be trouble any sooner. Does anyone know if its a Gunite course and how long does it take that stuff to cure? The stuff we did last year was an axle breaker and I'm thinking the crowd might get a case of the been there done thats if its a repeat. Rigs sitting in a booth so I'm out either way just kinda wonder what the plan is? Anybody know anything?

[RedBullJeep]

They called us yesterday to give us an answer...their first answer was, we don't have any info...LOL.

Becca asked the UROC representative to contact Ranch and get some info and Charlotte was nice enough to do so, calling us back later saying Ranch didn't have any info to offer beyond "we're not taking entries at this time".

That said, and putting it together with the info Cottin gave earlier in this thread and the info Jeff posted about the course, it's a very limited demonstration and no longer an event...without press releases from UROC, I'll assume it is no longer the BFG Triple Crown...

[Jeff Knoll]

Originally Posted by RedBullJeep

They called us yesterday to give us an answer...their first answer was, we don't have any info...LOL.

Becca asked the UROC representative to contact Ranch and get some info and Charlotte was nice enough to do so, calling us back later saying Ranch didn't have any info to offer beyond "we're not taking entries at this time".

That said, and putting it together with the info Cottin gave earlier in this thread and the info Jeff posted about the course, it's a very limited demonstration and no longer an event...without press releases from UROC, I'll assume it is no longer the BFG Triple Crown...

I just got back from dropping my car off at Fairplex.

Total assumptions here on my part so I apoligize for any misinformation I'm spreading.

Looks like they are using a gunite obsticle set up simular to Vegas SEMA.

IMHO its not big enough to be a full on comp so I am guessing That they are doing only exibition. It appears to be in the same location and aproxx same size as last years pile of rocks. The rocks from last year are still in the same spot they have been all year at gate 19 next to trailer parking. They could get some of them moved and mix them in with the gunite stuff that would be pretty cool.
The obsticles are fairly small and if they are adding dirt or some sort of material to protect the asphalt they will get smaller. I have no idea what they are planning at this stage but at least they are working on it and I believe it will look very nice as SEMA did. Thats good for the sport and I think in this setting better then a pile of trucked in rocks. I did not see any machinery working on it this morning but there where a few bodies standing around. The Expo schedule showed 3 show times simular to last year.


Nasty break overs on what I saw. IMO it has the makings to look beter then last years show as far as exibition goes. It's really too bad that for what ever reason this was not planned out and promoted a little better. I have no way of knowing what the deal was between the parties so I won't assume, but this is a great market to expand the reach of rock crawlings fan base.
I'm not sure if the logistics of a competition could be worked out but it would be fairly cool if a limited number of entries could hold a comp at next years event. (invitational maybe) Good luck to everyone this weekend promoting your teams, business, and the sport

[RedBullJeep]

I'm glad to hear that news. The last thing our sport needs is to have a no-show event. UROC always does a good job with the shot crete courses and as the buggies perform better on that type of track, it makes us all look better. Looking forward to seeing the teams running this weekend!

We'll have the new RockHer in one of the corridor spots on display for Sway A Way. We left it as it was coming out of the Pro Rock event this last weekend so the body is a little tweaked. We're saving the special body for SEMA where people want to see it looking like a trailer queen. OffRoad EXPO is more the hands-on type of crowd so I think they appreciate the "just raced" look a little more...I know Red Bull prefers it that way too.

[surveyboy]

for those of you that have already dropped rigs off, any tips on getting in???

i've gotta drop JRT's TrailGear and interco sponsered rig off there tomorrow afternoon. space 90 IIRC.

any tips on making it in easier?? i figure with the rig on the trailer it 'should' be fairly easy to get in, but ya never know.

sorry for the hijack

[bajabrit]

just saw a 10 minute live demo on the channel 5 ktla news...don't know what rig it was but they rolled and took out the sign but everyone was all good..they gave Ranch the mic and all he said was that they were going to have demo's and a ROCK CROSS...so I guess we will have to wait and see how it all turns out..going out early morning tomorrow and sunday..see everyone there..